Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council launched in February 2021 and expanded into Hertfordshire in November 2024. We are now known as Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Sight Loss Council.
We meet monthly, either virtually, in central Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire. These meetings allow us to get together to discuss the progress of our current projects, identify future engagement and work opportunities, and have a social catch up with tea, coffee and biscuits too.
We are currently looking for new members to join us. If you are blind or partially sighted and live in the area, we need you.
“It’s an honour to work with Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Sight Loss Council as Engagement Manager for the East of England.
“Here, we advocate for blind and partially sighted people across key areas including health, the built environment, transport, and sports and leisure.
“As many members of my family and I live with varying degrees of sight loss, I’m personally passionate about ensuring services are accessible for everyone.
“If you are blind or partially sighted and share this commitment, we’d love to hear from you. Consider applying to join Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Sight Loss Council and help us drive positive change.
Amy Askew, Engagement Manager for East England
Why should I volunteer?
If you want to make a real difference in your local area on the issues that affect blind and partially sighted people, joining our Sight loss Council could be the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
You will work with policy makers and local service providers to improve access for blind and partially sighted people in your local community. It is also a great opportunity to come together with other blind and partially sighted people in your area.
This is your chance to develop your skills and influence positive change.
Hear from our volunteers about why you should join us
Training and development
It’s really important to us that you get as much as possible out of volunteering. You’ll receive relevant training and the opportunity to learn and/or enhance your skills. Whether you’re interested in public speaking or honing your social media skills, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.
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